Fabienne Feraez (born 6 August 1976 in

Mont-de-Marsan Mont-de-Marsan (; Occitan: ''Lo Mont de Marçan'') is a commune and capital of the Landes department, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. Population Military installations The French Air and Space Force operates the ''Constantin Rozan ...

) is a

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ese sprinter who specializes in the

200 metres The 200 metres, or 200-meter dash, is a sprint running event. On an outdoor 400 metre racetrack, the race begins on the curve and ends on the home straight, so a combination of techniques is needed to successfully run the race. A slightl ...

. She switched nationality from her native

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on August 12, 2003.

Competition record

Personal bests

100 metres The 100 metres, or 100-meter dash, is a sprint race in track and field competitions. The shortest common outdoor running distance, the dash is one of the most popular and prestigious events in the sport of athletics. It has been conteste ...

- 11.55 s (2006) *

- 22.81 s (2005) *

400 metres The 400 metres, or 400-meter dash, is a sprint event in track and field competitions. It has been featured in the athletics (sport), athletics programme at the Summer Olympics since 1896 for men and since 1964 for women. On a standard outdoor runn ...

- 51.47 s (2006) All times are Beninese records.Beninese athletics records
She also co-holds the Beninese record in

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References

1976 births Living people People from Mont-de-Marsan Citizens of Benin through descent Beninese female sprinters Athletes (track and field) at the 2004 Summer Olympics Athletes (track and field) at the 2008 Summer Olympics Olympic athletes of Benin World Athletics Championships athletes for Benin French sportspeople of Beninese descent Beninese people of French descent Athletes (track and field) at the 2003 All-Africa Games African Games competitors for Benin Olympic female sprinters Sportspeople from Landes (department) Black French sportspeople {{Benin-athletics-bio-stub